If you’re looking for a cozy, nourishing recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or snacking, these Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Bars are a must-try. They’re made with wholesome ingredients like oats, flaxseed, and fresh apples that cook down into a soft, jammy filling. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup and warmly spiced with cinnamon, they taste like apple pie but in a healthy, portable bar form.

These baked oatmeal bars are ideal for meal prep—you can bake a batch at the start of the week and have an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack ready to enjoy. I like adding chocolate chips for a little sweetness, but you can also stir in protein powder to make them even more filling. Whether you enjoy them in the morning with coffee, as a post-workout bite, or as a wholesome dessert, this recipe is simple, nourishing, and so delicious.

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Bars

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Ingredients

For the Apples:

3 Apples (peeled and diced)
1/4 cup Maple Syrup
1/4 cup Water
2 tsp Cinnamon

For the Bars:

1 1/2 cup Oats
1/4 cup Ground Flaxseed
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 pinch Salt
2 cup Milk
2 Eggs
1/4 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips

Optional:

2 scoops Protein Powder
1/2 cup Milk

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine 3 peeled and diced apples, ¼ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup water, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, until the apples are very soft. For a jammy texture, mash the apples with a potato masher.
In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups oats, ¼ cup ground flaxseed, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir to mix. Then add 2 cups milk, 2 eggs, and ¼ cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup chocolate chips and whisk until well combined.
Once the apples are cooked, stir them into the oat mixture until evenly combined. You can also add protein powder to this recipe. To add protein, add in 2 scoop protein and add an additional 1/2 cup milk.
If you’re using a granola mold, fill it evenly with the mixture. Otherwise, spread the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined 9×9-inch baking pan. Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, until set and lightly golden.